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It’s that time of year again when the stockings are hung with care, and the colorful lights and Christmas displays are out in full force. You may be wondering how to protect your landscaping while participating in the traditional outdoor decorative cheer? There are a few simple tips you can follow to ensure that your yard and greenery remains healthy — even if it’s covered in snow!

A Guide to Protect Your Landscaping During the Holidays

How Can You Keep Your Yard Healthy?

LandscapingIf your decorations are particularly heavy, it may be a good idea to try something lighter, use less of them, or leave the display up for a shorter amount of time. Instead of decorating at the beginning of the month, you can wait until two weeks before the holiday. Anything that you intend to stick in the ground can cause damage to grass come springtime. Inflatables and lights are typically a safe choice because they lack the weight of larger displays.

Light displays should be put on a timer so that you won’t have to walk on your lawn repeatedly to turn them off. Additionally, try to avoid stringing lights in your shrubs and trees as it can damage the leaves and branches. Make sure that the lighting is free of blown bulbs or frayed wiring to prevent electrical shorts that can cause fires, and keep your pets away from the decorations.

How to Remove Displays

When the holiday is over, taking down your beautiful displays and lighting should be a breeze if you have kept the decorations light. Remove the decorations promptly, and clear any debris or tree branches that may have fallen. You will want to walk on the lawn as sparingly as possible, to keep from crushing it. You’ll see the results of your diligent work in spring when the grass is no longer dormant.

 

Your holiday decorations can still look amazing when you consider landscaping care. Contact the professionals at Decorative Creations in Matthews, NC, to learn more about how to protect your lawn. Their talented team can enhance your natural areas and craft beautiful patios and hardscapes for your home. Call 704) 847-7944 or visit their website for more information about their services.

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